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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 790.23 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 790.23 and 331.47 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 790.23 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/790.23 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 790.23 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 261,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,940.50/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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